The search is on for two new principals in the Scarborough school department, but only one position has captured the attention of residents and surrounding communities and threatens to continue dividing townspeople. More...

The Leader accepts calendar listings from nonprofit organizations. Submissions must be received 10 days prior to publication. Please email your listing to editor@scarboroughleader.com and indicate the date of your event in the reference line. More...

For most along the coast of Maine, Memorial Day means the beginning of summer and all the joy that extra sun and daylight brings. It also means a deluge of visitors and a flurry of activity that can leave locals overwhelmed. More...

As we approach the Memorial Day weekend, I thought it appropriate to remind everyone why we celebrate this special holiday. I also wanted to highlight the various organizations that come together for Scarborough’s annual celebration each year. More...

To the editor, Last fall, the Scarborough Town Council committed to a tax increase for its 2019 budget of no more than 3 percent. That was before the impact of the town-wide commercial revaluation. More...

To the editor, On May 16, town council voted 5-2 to approve a budget proposal that voters will consider at the June 12 referendum. Councilors Hayes and Foley voted against the proposal for a number of important reasons. More...